Ornament, Weathervane, Airplane Model, Lindbergh, King
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Summary
On May 20-21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh literally flew into history when he crossed the Atlantic Ocean in his Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis, thus becoming the first pilot to fly solo and nonstop from New York to Paris. This flight made Lindbergh a household name and catapulted him into fame and celebrity. The objects of popular culture in the National Collection display everything from ashtrays to wristwatches reflect the public adulation for Lindbergh and the powerful commercial response to his celebrity. More than 75 years after the Spirit's historic flight, Lindbergh's name still has the power help sell manufactured goods.
Long Description
On May 20-21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh literally flew into history when he crossed the Atlantic Ocean in his Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis, thus becoming the first pilot to fly solo and nonstop from New York to Paris. This flight made Lindbergh a household name and catapulted him into fame and celebrity. The objects of popular culture in the National Collection display everything from ashtrays to wristwatches reflect the public adulation for Lindbergh and the powerful commercial response to his celebrity. More than 75 years after the Spirit's historic flight, Lindbergh's name still has the power help sell manufactured goods.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Type
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Physical Description
This object of Americana is a large hand made metal weathervane in the model of the Spirit of St. Louis a single engine high wing monoplane. There is a silver and grey metal paint scheme overall with the tires and propeller made of brown painted wood. The aircraft sits on atop of a spindle attached to pipe fittings which enables it to spin freely 360 degrees.
Dimensions
Model: 35.6 × 71.1 × 92.7 × 30.5cm (14 in. × 28 in. × 36 1/2 in. × 12 in.)
Storage (aluminum pallet and frame with fabric cover): 121.9 × 121.9 × 122.6cm (48 in. × 48 in. × 48 1/4 in.) Materials
aluminum, paint, brass, steel, wood, cotton, natural rubber Inventory Number
A20040292116
Credit Line
Gift of the Stanley King Family.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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